About the AI Liability Directive (Withdrawn)

Full name: Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on adapting non-contractual civil liability rules to artificial intelligence (AI Liability Directive)

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Type: Directive

Objective and key elements:

• Uniform rules for access to information and alleviation of the burden of proof in relation to damages caused by AI systems
• Harmonising certain rules for claims outside of the scope of the Product Liability Directive
• Covers non-contractual liability for any type of damage (covered by national law) caused to any type of victim by any type of AI system

Relevant to: Users, providers, and operators of AI systems

Status: Withdrawn.

Guidance:

• European Commission: AI Liability Directive Q&As

(Last updated 12 February 2025)